Ge₄Zr₂ is an intermetallic compound combining germanium and zirconium, representing a research-phase material in the germanium-zirconium binary system. This compound belongs to the refractory intermetallic family and is primarily of academic and exploratory interest for high-temperature structural applications, though industrial adoption remains limited. Its potential relevance lies in advanced aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature electronics contexts where the thermal stability and electronic properties of germanium-zirconium phases may offer advantages over conventional alternatives, though practical applications have not been widely established.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5910 | eV/atom | — |